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Spirit of the Water

Overnight luxury train from Cusco to Puno via Lake Titicaca

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Belmond runs this two-day, one-night journey aboard the Andean Explorer, traveling from Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, to Puno. After boarding and settling into a deluxe cabin, travelers enjoy a brunch with scenic views of Cusco before the train alights at Tinta station to visit Raqch'i, a unique Incan archaeological site, with views of the La Raya mountain range along the way. An elegant dinner is served on board as the train continues to Lake Titicaca, where it stops for the night. The next morning brings a sunrise over the lake and breakfast on board before arrival in Puno, where travelers bid farewell to the crew. This suits travelers who want a single, self-contained overnight rail journey to Lake Titicaca rather than a longer multi-stop itinerary, with dining and cabin comfort built into the schedule.

What to know before you look closer

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Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lake Titicaca (aboard the train)

    Cusco

    Board the Andean Explorer in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Relax in your deluxe cabin as the train begins its journey southeast to Puno, savouring a delicious brunch with scenic views of Cusco in the Observatory Car or dining cars. Alight at Tinta station to discover Raqch'i, a unique Incan archaeological site. Take in the stunning La Raya mountain range at one of the stops, before an elegant dinner on board. Afterwards, head to the bar car and chat with fellow passengers as the train continues its journey to Lake Titicaca, where it stops for the night.

  2. Day 2

    Puno

    Wake early and take in a spectacular scene as the sun rises across Lake Titicaca. Breakfast is served on board. After a wonderful overnight trip, bid the crew farewell and continue with your onward travel arrangements.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The train alights at Tinta station to visit Raqch'i, a unique Incan archaeological site, with views of the La Raya mountain range.
  • Day 1An elegant dinner on board before the train stops for the night at Lake Titicaca.
  • Day 2A sunrise over Lake Titicaca, watched from the train before breakfast.

Included

  • Luxury accommodation aboard the train
  • All onboard meals and beverages
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Excursions as stated in the itinerary

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, the entire journey is spent aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer.
Which train is used?
The Belmond Andean Explorer, traveling from Cusco to Puno via Tinta and Lake Titicaca.
What is included?
Luxury cabin accommodation, all onboard meals and beverages, onboard entertainment, and the excursion to Raqch'i.
Where does the trip end?
In Puno, where travelers disembark after breakfast for their own onward travel arrangements.

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